Use the Taxonomy Outline Below to Answer the Question

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Multiple Choice

Use the taxonomy outline below to answer the question.
Cetacea
Whale
Dolphin
Porpoise
Elasmobranchii
Sharks
Skates
Sawfish
Passerine
Ravens
Finches
Canaries
Which of the following statements is correct based on the outline above?

• A)Whales are more similar to dolphins than to skates.
• B)Sharks are more similar to dolphin than to sawfish.
• C)Sharks are a subcategory of Cetacea.
• D)Ravens are a subcategory of Elasmobranchii.

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Definitions:

Tactile Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings found in the dermal papillae of the skin, sensitive to light touch and texture changes.

Sensory Neurons

Neurons that transform environmental signals from outside the organism into internal electrical signals.

Receptive Fields

The specific area or region in the sensory space in which the stimulation can lead to the response of a specific sensory neuron.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the skin and other body tissues that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in sensations such as touch and sound.